National Fastpitch Coaches Association

NFCA Leadoff Classic Postponed

By Lance Swan Published 21 February 2003

Heavy rain in southwest Georgia forced play to be postponed in the eighth annual NFCA Leadoff Classic in Columbus, Ga. Six...

Louisvlle Slugger/NFCA Division I Player of the Week

By Lance Swan Published 19 February 2003

Florida State outfielder/pitcher Jessica van der Linden has been named the Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division I Player of the...

2003 NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic

By Lance Swan Published 31 January 2003

The NFCA's eighth annual Leadoff Classic, Feb. 21-23 in Columbus, Ga., will feature 24 of the nation's top collegiate softball...

UCLA's Stacey Nuveman honored by NCAA

By Lance Swan Published 13 January 2003

UCLA catcher Stacey Nuveman, a four-time NFCA first team All-American, was honored by the NCAA last night in Anahiem, Calif.,...

While You Were Out ... And We Were Too!

By Lance Swan Published 08 January 2003

Thanks to our members for being patient while we were busy with the NFCA National Convention and then in the recovery phase....

Women's Sports in Jeopardy: Commission Seeks to Weaken Title IX

By Lance Swan Published 08 January 2003

Sport programs for girls and women are in serious trouble. The proposals currently being considered by the Title IX...

USA Men's Softball Wins Pan Am Qualifier

By Lance Swan Published 25 November 2002

USA scored six runs in the fifth inning -- all with two outs -- to rally from a four-run deficit and defeat Canada 6-5 in the...

IOC Vote On Softball May Be Tabled

By Lance Swan Published 25 November 2002

The fate of Olympic softball may be put on hold, thanks to the Olympic Charter. Under Rule 52, Section 1.1.4, "sports are...